Using passion to create success in business
I’m finally doing it again. Launching a new business venture. It’s been awhile, and I’ve been busy with current projects, but it’s time now. And there is a reason. I am extremely passionate about building businesses, and even more so about building a business that does something better than just about anyone out there. I guarantee that this business will be successful, because I can feel it. I’ve been here before.
So how do you know when you are passionate enough about something to see it through?
Do you think about it even when you aren’t working? Can you work on the project for long hours and still feel like you want to keep working? Do you feel like working on it is not even really work at all? That is passion.
I am building a business that provides online marketing for real estate agents. The reason I am so excited is that not only do we build websites for the clients, we handle EVERY aspect of their online marketing. From PPC to social media, to virtual tours, the clients don’t have to do anything. And I know from my years of experience consulting with real estate agents that there is a huge demand for this service.
I’ll keep a progress report, and may even do a whole behind the scenes video of the project as it grows. We are about 2 weeks from the official launch, and the feedback so far has been amazing.
Stay passionate, and be sure to let me know of your success stories.
photo: Paolo Camera
Are you a faker?
I’m doing the best I can. I tried, but I couldn’t do it. I’m just too busy to do it any better.
Everything that holds you back is just an excuse. If you don’t believe me, just think about this. Some of the richest people in America immigrated here from other countries, didn’t speak any English, and arrived with absolutely no money.
What did these people do to succeed that most people fail to do?
They saw something many “comfortable” people don’t see. They see unlimited opportunity. Just making it here was an amazing feat, so why stop there? The problem “comfortable” people have is just that, it is easy to stay where they are. It is not easy to make major life changes to try to make big accomplishments. Many people say they are happy with their lives, or at least getting by and don’t want to take any risks.
What if you put 10% more effort in to reaching your BIG goals?
Think about it. After you get home from work, what if you spent 30 minutes working on creating your new dream business, or writing a new article for your blog, or picking up items to sell on Ebay, or… You get the idea. Try to push just a little past your comfort zone. Just be consistent, and keep your end goal and big dreams in mind.
Photo by: Alyssa L. Miller
Who should you blame?
I’ve noticed two extremes. Those who think they are useless and blame themselves for everything, and those that are angry at the world and blame everyone else for everything.
Listen to me on this, you are better off blaming yourself than others.
Why? You can change yourself, but changing others is nearly impossible. At the very least it is much easier to make changes in your life than to try to convince someone else to make changes in theirs.
The important point here is that people will do what they want, and think what they want. The easiest thing to adjust is how you deal with it. It is OK to blame yourself for things, but imperative that you keep a good attitude and use that to change your path to make things better. Don’t blame anyone else for your circumstances when you get in a bad spot, just use it as a chance to learn. Keep yourself out of that spot in the future, and become a better person for the lessons you learn.
photo by: IK 169
Thinking BIG and living better
I recently read a blog post by Seth Godin that really made a spectacular point. It was about thinking big. How many of us are limited by how big we let ourselves dream? Why can’t you dream about being a billionaire and sincerely believe that is in reach?
Too many people are limited and held back by their self imposed limits. I certainly include myself in that statement.
Let’s take 5 minutes and think about our biggest most impressive goals for ourselves. Then multiply that by 10!
For a brief moment it doesn’t seem so impossible, does it? What if you keep thinking this way every day? Any chance you’ll make it a lot further than you thought you could yesterday?
photo by: mikebaird
Being passionate about your job is NOT optional
Almost everyone I know tells me I am crazy. I am stupid. I am not thinking clearly. After years of selling real estate and investing, I decided not to keep my real estate license any longer. People want to know how I can give up all that potential income. How can I be “misguided” enough to start over?
The truth is, I learned an important lesson. Just because you are good at something does not mean that is what you are meant to do. I chose real estate because it had some of the biggest profit potential. And I did well. My question is…
What was the true cost of chasing after money?
At first, real estate was my passion. I excelled. Later on though, I began to realize I had gotten off course, and was actually missing out on my real passions. For most people, it is hard to keep going with something that just doesn’t interest you any more.
What is my real passion?
I like teaching and consulting, and still really enjoy helping others build their own successful real estate businesses. That has replaced much of my old real estate income already. I enjoy being outdoors and working out. I have a new business plan based around that. Will I make the same kind of money I was making? Probably not for awhile. Can I adjust my lifestyle and get excited about waking up every day to accomplish my goals? YES!
What is your passion?
Instead of looking for ways to make money, look for things that truly inspire you. Things you will do even if you don’t get paid. I like to explore new hiking trails in my local area. Can I turn that into a business where I take other people to these places? Of course. And built correctly, it could be a very profitable business if I choose to take it there. Or, I could make enough money to live, and still enjoy my job every day. The point is, it is your choice. Why not do what you love, and figure out how to pay the bills from it? Life is not about chasing after money while losing your freedom at the same time. Ask yourself what you love to do. Then do it. Never give up, and you will make it work.
Photo: martuka41
Just make it work for me, and I’ll pay you a lot of money
I just had a couple good thoughts tonight. I wrote a post this morning about how I gave away some great info for free, and less than 1% that got it put it to use. This is a really good lesson for anyone in business, and here is why…
People are busy. Many are lazy.
Yes, it is true. And they all want to get the most for the least amount of effort, myself included. Here is why my free videos failed to get people to act. They had to do too many things themselves. Now if I had offered a solution where they type in some information, and the leads just start rolling in, people would be on board instantly. And the customers I really want to work with will pay very well to use this type of product or software.
Whether a service, a product, or a training course, people want to get the most results with the least amount of input. Think about this as you add new services and start your new advertising campaigns.
(photo courtesy of: ralphbijker)
